Our CES students have been giving their best effort on their i-Ready and MAP tests! Each day they show determination and do their best, one ticket goes into the top prize drawing. The top ticket earns an exciting incentive—like a bubble party, snow cones, a bounce house, and more! The bottom ticket goes into a daily grade-level drawing, where some lucky students win a golf cart ride around CES and earn an extra recess for their entire class!
We are so proud of our hardworking Hornets—your effort, focus, and determination are making a difference. Keep shining, CES!”
Shout out to Bright Futures and our amazing Hornet community for providing snacks and testing treats for our CES students! Your support fuels their focus and success!
Ms. Myers’ 2nd grade class partnered this past year with Missouri State Trooper Curtis Acree through the Partners in Education program. Today, he gave students an up-close look at his patrol car and shared insights about his role as a state trooper.
🌼📚 Exciting news! The PTO and Chillicothe Elementary School are teaming up for a Spring Reading Night! Join us to promote literacy among our elementary students. Support the book fair and engage in fun literacy activities with your kids at home and school. Let's read together🌟
This past year, Chillicothe Elementary School was fortunate to have 43 dedicated Postal Pals and Oasis Volunteers who exchanged letters with 80 of our 2nd grade students from October through April.
On Wednesday, over 35 volunteers visited CES to meet their pen pals in person and enjoy a snack and meaningful conversation together. To celebrate the occasion and encourage continued reading, each student received a book to enjoy over the summer.
A special thank you to Pat Williams, our Oasis Coordinator, for her leadership and dedication in organizing such a valuable volunteer program. Her efforts continue to make a lasting impact on our students and school community.
We are incredibly grateful for the relationships built through this program and the joy it brings to both our students and volunteers!
Mrs. Wolf’s 1st Graders Enjoy a Book Tasting!
Mrs. Wolf’s first graders recently participated in a fun and engaging “book tasting,” where they explored a variety of book genres. Students had the opportunity to browse new titles in hopes of discovering a new favorite author or book series.
Don’t forget to grab a good book and keep the love of reading going all summer long! 📚☀️
This Tuesday, all of the K-8th grade gifted students gathered for a Family Showcase Night to share all of their learning for the year. All 71 students presented together on the same night for the first time by explaining everything from our complex read-alouds to our toughest riddles to our favorite units to our challenging vocabulary and so much more. We had a massive turnout of parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, church pastors, etc. who all came to support our students. One parent exclaimed, "The parking lot was full to the very last spot at CES!" Instead of prepared speeches, the children used an off-the-cuff, on-their-toes public speaking format where visitors rotated around to all different students, asking questions and examining their work, which pushed students out of their comfort zones. Due to the great success of this night, WINGS' teacher Sophie Chambers plans to make this an annual tradition. We are so thankful for such wonderful community support of our thriving WINGS program. Well done, Mrs. Chambers and our WINGS students!
“Let Your Kind Shine”
Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine bag and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES!
Maisie Cairns (Mrs. Bonderer’s 1st Grade)
Maisie is always smiling and laughing. Her happy personality rubs off on her classmates. She often encourages others and makes them feel good about themselves. On a new friend's first day of school, Maisie made sure to compliment her cute shoes. So thoughtful and kind!
Robert Lee (Mrs. Daugherty 2nd Grade)
Robert is always going above and beyond to help teachers and his peers. He loves to share stories and make people laugh. Keep shining bright, Robert!
Anna Cady (Mrs. Jones’ 5th Grade)
Anna gave up her free time to help two students who needed a little extra help in math. She showed true kindness and friendship while she was peer tutoring.
🎭 Exciting news! This summer, we will also offer Drama Camps for students in grades 3-8! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the world of theater. For more details, visit: https://www.chillicotheschools.org/article/2127001 #SummerDrama #ChillicotheSchools
Hoppin’ by to say... THANK YOU on Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we’re celebrating three eggstraordinary secretaries — Chris Shearer, Jessica O’Berry, and Sara Eller — who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
You're the heart of our hive, the anchor of our team, and the reason we never miss a beat.
We appreciate you more than words can say!
Thank you to all of the incredible bus drivers who get our kids to and from CES safely everyday! We appreciate you and your amazing work!!
Let's Go Hornets!
🌟 Happy National Administrative Professionals Week (April 20-26)! 🌟 We are celebrating our amazing administrative professionals at Chillicothe R-II. Your hard work, dedication, and support make a world of difference every day. Thank you! 💼❤️ #AdminProfessionalsWeek #Gratitude
Laura Schuler, the Board Secretary for the Chillicothe R-II School District, is a key member of our school community. Laura's organizational skills and commitment to transparency improve communication between the board, school staff, and the community. Her passion for education and support for our district's mission make her crucial in achieving our goals and improving the learning environment for students. Let's celebrate Laura!
In honor of National Volunteer Week next week, CES would like to give a big shoutout to our incredible volunteers! From our dedicated OASIS mentors to our hardworking PTO members and all the amazing individuals who support our students and staff in countless ways—thank you! Your time, energy, and heart make a lasting impact at Chillicothe Elementary School. We are so grateful for you!
CES Snapshots
Beautiful artwork!!!
Our K-5th grade students are shining on their spring i-Ready assessments! It’s incredible to see the growth they’ve made since the beginning of the year. Pictured are just a few of our hardworking learners, including some lucky prize winners whose tickets were drawn for giving their best effort on the tests. We’re so proud of their dedication and progress! Next week, our 3rd–5th grade students will begin taking their MAP Reading/ELA tests. We know they’ll continue to show what they know and make CES proud!
Perfect Penmanship Recipients💛
A heartfelt thank you to Chillicothe Elks #656 for generously donating Easter baskets for one student from each grade level—plus a surprise basket for a lucky teacher! We are so grateful for the continued community support that makes CES such a special place to learn and grow.
Pictured winners (Back row, left to right): Luke Hamilton, Ryker Smith, Bunny Bill, and Mrs. Anne McKiddy.
Front row: Bryson McCoy, Remi Wilson, Bentley Jessa, and Shilo Herren.
Chillicothe Elementary School kicked off spring break with a fun-filled staff Easter egg hunt! The morning began with a special surprise as Bunny Bill greeted students at arrival, spreading smiles and spring cheer throughout the building.
We hope all of our CES families enjoy a relaxing and refreshing spring break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on April 22nd as we gear up to finish strong during the final four weeks of the 2024-25 school year
